US Bridges

Skyline Drive over U.S. Route 211

Fair

Page County, Virginia · 34.2 Miles from Intersect · Structure no. 4840001P0000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Skyline Drive over U.S. Route 211 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Skyline Drive over U.S. Route 211 in Page County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 608 vehicles a day, projected to reach 730 by 2042. The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSkyline Drive
CrossesU.S. Route 211
Location34.2 Miles from Intersect
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
CountyPage County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.66094, -78.32083
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length219 ft (66.9 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2022)
Projected traffic730 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Skyline Drive over U.S. Route 211 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skyline Drive over U.S. Route 211 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Skyline Drive over U.S. Route 211 carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Skyline Drive over U.S. Route 211?

The structure is 219 ft (66.9 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Skyline Drive over U.S. Route 211?

It is owned by the National Park Service.